October 2 Choir News
10/15/2026 3:19 pm
Hello Choir Families!
Last Saturday we did an amazing performance at St. Hedwigs. I got so many compliments and I’m so proud of the work you are doing. Wednesday, we took a group to see the high school choir concert. It was awesome and I hope you all get a chance to see it this weekend. If your student goes to the show, bring me a ticket stub or program with your name on it for extra credit.
We continued fitting costumes this week and our tailors are hard at work. We continued learning music and choreography for the upcoming Broadway show. Next week we will be sharing information on tickets and logistics for the show and you will have an opportunity to sign up to volunteer.
Students did more solo auditions this week in class and we have a few more left to do next week. They are doing so great! They make choosing very difficult.
Today, students got to learn what their February competition sets will be and we will be starting music for that show as soon as this one is learned! They were super excited and they may or may not tell you what it is. They’ve been sworn to secrecy :)
Hall of Fame Induction-Sound Check
Wednesday our school will be hosting a Hall of Fame ceremony for two of our amazing teachers. Marlys Davidson is a retired teacher and now retired school board member and Lori Avalos is a beloved retired teacher and union rep. Sound Check will be singing at the ceremony and will need to bring their jackets and jeans to school by Wednesday. The ceremony will be held in the quad from 2:30-3:30 if you would like to attend.
Costumes due Monday Oct. 12th
Starting on Tuesday Oct. 13th we will be running our show in costume during class time. Students need to have all of their costume pieces including shoes, socks, and undergarments. All pieces should be labeled with their name on the inside of the show or garment.
Broadway Costume List
Here is the costume list for our Broadway show. Please do not invest much. I have a few pieces students can borrow and much of this can be found at thrift stores or in your closets at home. Let me know if you need help.
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Show undergarments and jewelry
Students will be changing back stage and in classrooms for the show. For this reason they need to have appropriate undergarments for modesty. We do not wear jewelry for our concerts unless it is specifically part of the costume. Stud earrings are OK. No rings, bracelets, dangly or hoop earring, anklets, or necklaces.
Ladies: All ladies need a flesh colored tank or leotard and white or black shorts depending on the costume. Bras need to have flesh or clear straps. No sports bras.
Gentlemen: All boys will need a white t-shirt or tank, black socks, and black compression shorts.
Broadway Show/Dance Show dress rehearsal conflict
It has come to our attention that both the choir and dance programs have dress rehearsal on Nov. 4th. Both are very important to the concert and we want to make sure the students can attend both. Choir students who are participating in the dance rehearsal will report to the high school from 2:30-3:30 for a staging rehearsal. They will bring all of their choir costumes with them. Following dance rehearsal you will report to McGaugh for choir rehearsal 3:45-6:00. We will start rehearsal with BFF and elementary students so you have time to get there and change. Please talk to your fellow dancers to arrange for carpooling to McGaugh and let me know if you have any questions or concerns.
Knott’s and Competition dates are here! Check below.
Mark Your Calendars
Oct. 7-Hall of Fame induction-Sound Check only 2:30
Oct 15-3:30-4:30 Sound Check BFF rehearsal with elementary students
Nov 4 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 3-5:30
Nov 5 Broadway Concert 6:30
Nov 6 Broadway Concert 6:30
Dec. 12-Rossmorre Tree Lighting
Jan 15-Knott’s registration and payment due (optional)
Feb 8 Dress Rehearsal-McGaugh 4-6
Feb 9 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh
Feb 10 Red Carpet Concert 6:30 McGaugh
Feb 12 Knott’s Berry Farm-all choirs (optional)
Feb 26/27 Esperanza Competition - Soul Men only
March TBA All District Choral Festival
Mar 12 Xtravaganza Competition - Studio, Soul Men, Sound Waves
Mar 20 Cypress Competition - Studio, Sound Waves
May 13 Concert On the Green 5:30 McAuliffe MPR and ODAT
